Air Commodore B S Vijay Rao, VSM, assumed command of Base Repair Depot, Palam, New Delhi as the Air Officer Commanding on 01 March 2026.   Commissioned into the Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) Branch of the Indian Air Force on 27 November 1995, Air Comodore Vijay Rao brings with him over three decades of distinguished service. An Electrical Engineer and an Executive MBA, he is an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence College and the Army War College.   During his career, he has held key field, staff and Project Management…

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.   Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the development works undertaken in Madurai will significantly enhance connectivity and boost economic growth across Tamil Nadu. He emphasized that modern infrastructure is the backbone of a developed India and reiterated the Government’s commitment to accelerating infrastructure development across the country.   Highlighting the importance of enhanced road, rail and urban infrastructure,…

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# Bharathiya Hindu Parivar leaders meet Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to Discuss Religious and Sustainable Tourism Growth The Bharathiya Hindu Parivar has appointed Dr. Bhargav Mallappa as National General Secretary (Organisation and Administration) with immediate effect. The appointment acknowledges his public service background, leadership experience and commitment to organisational principles. After the appointment, National President Dr. S. Selvaganesh and Dr. Mallappa met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to deliberate on strengthening India’s tourism ecosystem.Discussions focused on enhancing India’s global tourism positioning, expanding religious tourism…

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# Says escalating Israel–US–Iran conflict could trigger global catastrophe; offers to personally mediate and urges world leaders to “give peace a chance.” International Peace Maker and founder of the Global Peace Initiative, Dr. K. A. Paul, on Sunday issued an urgent appeal for peace during a press conference at Andhra Bhawan, warning that escalating hostilities involving Israel, the United States, and Iran could spiral into a wider global war. Addressing the media, Dr. Paul said he rushed to hold the press meet despite it being a Sunday, citing the seriousness…

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# Bandikui–Jaipur Greenfield Expressway and Amritsar–Jamnagar Corridor will Accelerate Infrastructure Growth in the State: Riju Jhunjhunwala Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹16,000 crore in Ajmer, marking a major push for infrastructure and economic growth in Rajasthan. Reacting to the announcement, prominent textile industrialist Riju Jhunjhunwala described the initiative as a historic step in the state’s development trajectory. He said the projects would significantly accelerate progress toward the vision of a “Developed Rajasthan.” Jhunjhunwala said that key infrastructure initiatives…

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# Says police clearance came a day before event, denies remarks against CM Stalin, alleges attempts to obstruct February 22 gathering Global peace leader Dr. K. A. Paul has issued a statement addressing developments surrounding the Global Gospel Peace Festival held on February 22 at YMCA Grounds, Nandanam, Chennai. Dr. Paul stated that the event, which was streamed to audiences in over 200 countries, was conducted after police permission was granted only one day prior. According to him, the short notice restricted logistical preparations and limited attendance strictly to the…

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise ‘Vayushakti-26’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.  The exercise showcased the IAF’s operational preparedness, precision strike capability and integrated air power operations. A wide spectrum of aircraft, including frontline fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters and force multipliers, participated in the exercise. The platforms executed coordinated missions in a realistic combat environment, demonstrating day and night operational capability.  During the exercise, IAF showcased its capability to execute complex, integrated air operations within a dynamic and realistic battlefield environment. Earlier in…

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Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. These tests were carried out to revalidate the capability of VSHORADS missile system in neutralising high-speed threats flying at varying speed, range, and altitude.   During all the flight-tests, the missiles intercepted and destroyed the high-speed aerial targets mimicking enemy aircraft in various threat scenarios meeting all extreme engagement points. The tests were carried out in final deployment configuration,…

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